European aluminium EPR fees vary by country, PRO, packaging and recyclability
In a recent conversation with AL Circle, Daniel Vaknine, Co-Founder of Gramta, explained the objectives and implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). He discussed how the aluminium packaging industry can comply with these...
Fun Kids highlights Amazing Aluminium with podcast series
Fun Kids, the UK’s leading radio station for children, families and parents, released the final episode of the Amazing Aluminium podcast series on 2nd September. Co-created by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), Amazing Aluminium touches on the metal’s composition, its...
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Greater Geelong initiates blister pack waste recycling drive with Pharmacycle
The City of Greater Geelong has launched an innovative end-to-end recycling program to divert blister packs from landfills. In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Geelong East and recycling business Pharmacycle, the Rotary Club of Highton has installed 60 blister pack collection boxes in ten...
Recycled aluminium recap: Haileybury School bags the Green Can Award for installing 30 aluminium recycling bins
Every Can Counts (ECC) announced the winners of this year's national recycling award competition. Crewe Clean Team, Bodega 51 Pub, and Haileybury School have been recognised for their commitment to environmental sustainability and recycling. Local students from the East of England gathered this...
Constellium's automotive shipments show improvement, but the fragile aluminium packaging segment impacts results
The global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-value-added aluminium products, solutions, and aluminium recycling, Constellium's packaging and automotive rolled products (P&ARP) segment in Q2 2023 that concluded on June 30 experienced a 7 per cent decline in y-o-y shipments,...
Aluminium packaging recycling soars in Q2, but PRN prices remain high
According to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) by the Environment Agency (EA), aluminium packaging recycling volumes rocketed in Q2. Showing an impressive uplift compared to the same period in 2022, this puts the industry firmly on track to once again exceed...
Coors Light, the official beverage partner of Leagues Cup launches its new line of aluminium packaging
Coors Light, known for its sustainable packaging promoting aluminium and other recyclable materials, has recently launched its new packaging line for the upcoming Leagues Cup, a competition between teams from North America and Mexico. With a new web campaign and themed aluminium packaging, the beer...
School children around East of England enjoy free recycling workshops in association with Alupro
Kids or young minds are significantly more likely to value the environment and recycle their old metal packaging in the future if they are guided and educated about recycling packaging materials like aluminium. With this view, local children from around the East of England attended a special event...
LAWA urge sellers to replace SUP water bottles with sustainable alternatives like aluminium
Passengers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are advised to carry their reusable water bottles and fill them up at one of the numerous hydration stations. Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has prohibited merchants from selling single-use plastic (SUP) water...
FreeWater, creating waves of sustainability and philanthropy by distributing free aluminium beverage bottles
FreeWater, a Texas-based beverage company promoting sustainability and philanthropy simultaneously, distributes free drinking water via a charity marketing channel. The product is environmentally safe, BPA-free, and funded by advertisements printed directly on aluminium bottles and boxes. Ads...
Orora Beverages' innovative digital printing solution to meet the growing demand for aluminium cans
Helio, formed under the collaboration between Orora Beverages and industrial rigid container specialists Velox-digital, is a cutting-edge direct-to-shape digital printing solution for designing or decorating aluminium cans. Helio named after the Greek God of the Sun, expands Orora's existing...
Sustainability weekly recap: ASI certifies Crown Holdings & SAI, Amcor launches new sustainability program called TRANSPARENCE
Merlo Coffee's efforts towards sustainability through promoting its 100% recyclable coffee capsules to L'Occitane's release of the Solidarity Balm featuring 100% recyclable aluminium packaging, this week has witnessed a few sustainability initiatives. Plansee technology has also set an ambitious...
“Sustainability has always lain at the brand's heart since its inception in Provence in the 1970s,” said Mona L’Hostis, Head of Global Travel Retail Marketing - L’OCCITANE Group
Mona commenced her career with L'OCCITANE Group in 2013 as International Marketing Fragrance Product Manager in Paris, followed by International Marketing Executive in Skincare. She then became the company's International Body Care Group Manager in Switzerland in 2016 and progressed to Head of...
“Aluminium recycling saves a significant amount of energy compared to producing new aluminium, which directly translates into a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions”, David Van Heuverswyn, Director Every Can Counts Europe
Born in Belgium in 1975, David joined European Aluminium in March 2008, initially working on issues related to Public Affairs, Communications & Packaging. In 2015 he became Coordinator of the Packaging Group, and in 2019 he was appointed Manager of Packaging Group and Director of Every Can Counts,...
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Crown Holdings’ two facilities in Thailand obtain ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certifications
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has recognised Crown Holdings, Inc.’s two beverage cans manufacturing facilities in Nong Khae District, Thailand, with Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certifications. Crown Bevcan and Closures (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Crown TCP Beverage Cans Company Limited have...
L'Occitane continues to support sustainability, launches Solidarity Balm encased in aluminium packaging
L'Occitane has always prioritised environmental conservation, recognising its unique information: the hidden miracles of plants, their astonishing qualities, and the astounding effectiveness of their active ingredients. As part of its continued dedication to biodiversity protection, the company has...
Merlo Coffee promotes sustainability with 100% recyclable aluminium capsules
Merlo Coffee is dedicated to sustainability, making it a top priority for the company. In December 2022, the company introduced aluminium coffee pods along its retail line to substantially curtail carbon emissions. Simon Brooks, the Head of Operations, emphasises the importance of considering the...
Tetra Pack and Axjo Group to deploy approx. €24 million for new polyAl recycling plant in Sweden
Tetra Pak and Axjo Group are working together to explore the possibility of constructing a new recycling plant specifically for the polyAl layers found in carton packaging. This plant would have the capability of recycling up to 10,000 tonnes of material annually. PolyAl layers, made from a...
Louisiana Office of State Parks introduce a new aluminium can recycling initiative
On Tuesday, July 18, the Louisiana Office of State Parks and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser launched the Let Louisiana Shine Park Recycling Program to offer visitors of Bouge Chitto, Fairview-Riverside, Fontainebleau and Tickfaw state parks a new way to recycle aluminium cans and #1 PET plastic bottles....
Amcor raises its sustainability game with the new TRANSPARENCE initiative
Amcor, a leading global provider of innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods in sectors as diverse as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, and home/personal care, has launched its new sustainability program called TRANSPARENCE, which provides clarity and certainty to...
